The Russell Resource library provides literature, workspace, computers, and various other media equipment to students.

The Russell Resource Library has approximately 8,000 titles of books and videos available. Our collection consists of Early Childhood, Youth Studies and Special Education. The library also has a large collection of multicultural and juvenile literature. The library subscribes to approximately 17 periodicals.

A work area is available with access to computers, internet and various media equipment. Wireless internet is also available. A quiet study area can be arranged upon request.

Students may set up an account at the library to charge their service fees. This account must be paid by the end of the term. Marks will not be handed/sent out if a student still has a balance owing at the library.

Equipment & Computers

EquipmentThe following equipment is available upon request:laminating machine, book binding machine, hole punch, TV/VCR or DVD player may be used for viewing our video resources upon approval of the library staff.

ComputersThe library has a number of computers for patrons’ use. All computers have a word processor, an internet connection and the library catalog on them.You may book a time slot for the use of the computer if you need a specific time. If you plan to transfer data from one computer to another, or print something off from email or a USB drive, you should check with the library staff to make sure the data can be transferred.Please ask for assistance if you have any questions or problems using the computers.

You must save your work on a USB, as the computers do not save once they are shut off

Materials

CirculationMost library materials may be borrowed for a three week period. However, the following items may have restricted loans:

Material with a yellow dot is considered to be Reference Material.Material with a double yellow dot has a Restricted Loan Period.Videos may be viewed in the library or a classroom, if a video needs to be taken home, a request will need to be made a day in advance.

Renewing or Requesting MaterialIf you wish to renew any material, you must return it first and if it is not requested by anyone else you may pick it up at the end of the day or the next morning. If unable to return, please phone the library and renew over the telephone,or talk to library staff to eliminate overdue charges. You may reserve material or put an item on hold.

Re-shelving of Resource MaterialThe open shelf system enables a user to browse freely. Users are requested not to re-shelf materials they have used. Leave the material on a cart/shelf provided. The library staff will return material to its proper place.

Overdue Material 1. Material on regular loan is $ .10 per day per item.2. Material on restricted loan is $ 1.00 per day per item.3. Patrons are responsible for material lost or damaged. The replacement cost of such material will be available at the library.Marks and diplomas are withheld from students who have not cleared outstanding accounts or have not returned signed out material.

Patrons may have their borrowing privileges suspended if the above library policy is not followed.

Locating ResourcesOur library catalog is Web based and it is under Library World. The majority of the material in the library can be located by using the computer catalog. Please ask for assistance if you cannot locate something or need help. A session on how to use our Library Catalog can be arranged upon request.

Click on link below and enter library name:Russell Resource and no password is required

Resource MaterialResources are classified on the shelves by the Dewey Decimal Numbering System. Our library consists of an adult section, reference section, and a children’s section. A library catalog is an enormous bibliography and it lists all of the resources in the library. Each resource is, therefore, assigned a specific CALL NUMBER, which will be found on the spine of a book, video, etc…and on all catalog entries for that resource.

Call NumbersThe first part of a call number is the classification number such as the Dewey number. Next are the first three letters of the author’s last name, and then the publication date and last the copy number. For a book on preschool education with author John Smith, published in 1986, the Call Number would be 372 Smi 1986.

All FICTION material is classified with the letters “FIC” instead of a Dewey number.All CHILDREN’S material is classified with the letter “j” in front of the Dewey number and FIC

Periodicals/JournalsThe Periodicals are in the reference section of the library. All journals have an index in a coil bound book beside the journal or on top of it. Please ask for assistance in locating journal articles.